RUSI Journal

The RUSI Journal is the leading publication of the Institute. First published in 1857, it is now an internationally recognised authority on defence and security issues.

Issue: Feb 2010, Vol. 155, No. 1

On the Verge: Pakistan's Insecurity A more sophisticated understanding of the problems along the troubled border region is crucial in reversing the atmosphere of lawlessness that pervades Pakistan
Owen Bennett Jones

Pakistan's Anti-Taliban Counter-Insurgency The Pakistan Army has placed too large an emphasis on heavy firepower and direct contact in its fight against the Taliban, displacing the local population and neglecting longer term solutions. A protracted conflict may result
Syed Manzar Abbas Zaidi

India's Af-Pak Strategy India is playing a key role in the Afghan conflict. But its animosity with Pakistan threatens this contribution, and the US has been unable to choose a long-term partner
Shashank Joshi

A Note from the Field: The Growing Media Landscape in Afghanistan Dominic Medley, who has worked in media development and journalism training in Afghanistan since 2002, reports on the flourishing Afghan media sector
Dominic Medley

Strategy Before the Word: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World The concept of strategy has been the subject of much debate since antiquity. One abiding lesson is the recognition that military victory must always serve a political purpose
Beatrice Heuser

Reclaiming the Art of British Strategic Thinking British military strategy currently fails to adhere to the lessons of great classical strategists. A new strategic ‘grammar’ that incorporates these insights is necessary
Paul Newton, Paul Colley and Andrew Sharpe

Creating the Next Generation of NATO Partnerships NATO’s myriad partnership programmes need to be reviewed and updated in light of the new Strategic Concept. Viewing partnership activities in terms of public goods can help NATO members forge consensus about its strategic interests and help make it an alliance for the future
Stephan Frühling and Benjamin Schreer

Russian Military Reform: Prospects and Reforms Russia has recognised the need to transform the army following its poor display during the 2008 war with Georgia. However, more must be done if it is to create fully modern and professional armed forces
Bettina Renz

New Intelligence Blunders? Effective intelligence is crucial in the post-9/11 era. Yet the faults inherent in human agency mean dramatic ‘intelligence blunders’ will remain with us
John Hughes-Wilson

Complex Threats: The Globalisation of Domestic and Foreign Security Domestic crime, terrorism and insurgency now go hand in hand. Western counter-terrorism and home affairs policy must embrace the new challenges and adapt to combat the interlinked threats
Kristian Gustafson

Getting Down to Business: Industry's Role in National Security The government's counter-terrorism strategy has laid the foundations for an unprecedented level of industry involvement in the delivery of national security. But can the incoming government effectively implement these changes?
Hugo Rosemont

Douglas Haig and Veterans Haig worked tirelessly after the Great War for the men he had once commanded. Far from being a callous 'butcher', his reputation should be revisited
John Kiszely

Reviews Reviews by Brian Burridge, Paul Lever, Ian Raitt, Brian Holden Reid, Andrew Roberts, Gordan Corrigan, J Peter Pham, and Kevin Byrne

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The RUSI Journal is the leading publication of the Institute. First published in 1857, it is now an internationally recognised authority on defence and security issues.